The Red Cross is supporting the province of British Columbia and local authorities in providing assistance to those affected by the wildfires.

Your donation will help provide immediate relief such as cots, blankets, family reunification and financial assistance for food, clothing and personal needs. Beyond meeting immediate needs, your donation may also help re-entry and go towards more long-term recovery, resiliency and preparedness.

"When man finally learns to control the elements... When the winds will be quiet and the earth cannot be torn apart...When there will be no loneliness... no destitution...
no war... When the last hungry man, woman or child is fed... Only then will there be no need for the Red Cross."Albert Schweitzer - Nobel Peace Prize winner

The funds will be designated for the purpose for which they were given. In the unlikely event that we raise more money than can be reasonably and effectively spent, we will strive to use any residual funds for similar purposes and/or in a similar geography and to respond to other disasters and humanitarian needs throughout Canada.

The fundraising cost related to any emergency appeal will not exceed five percent. Remaining funds will be used for Red Cross operations to support vulnerable people, families and communities.